novelaction Chapter 302 Reform
Chapter 302 Reform
After thinking about it, Luo Shu felt that it was feasible, so he returned to the study and sat there alone.
The moonlight outside the window was like water, sprinkling on the desk covered with rice paper, casting a soft glow on his focused figure.
His eyes were sometimes solemn, sometimes flashing with thought. He held a brush tightly in his hand, and seemed to be hesitating about how to start writing.
In the study, apart from the occasional sound of turning pages, there was his deep breathing and the rustling sound of the pen tip touching the paper.
As Luo Shu wrote, he muttered to himself:
"Governance is the foundation of a country. The rise and fall of dynasties all depend on it. If you want to write a book, you must first understand its key points so that you can warn the world."
"'The people are the foundation of the country. If the foundation is solid, the country will be at peace.' In the past, Emperor Yongzheng once said that if the officials are not well governed, how can the people be at peace? I need to learn from this and quote the classics to find a way to govern the country and keep the people safe."
Time passes, day and night change.
Luo Shu rubbed his aching shoulders, looked at the rising sun outside the window, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. He said softly:
"It's tiring to sort out the book, but the result is good. I just don't know what Emperor Xin will do when he sees the contents."
After saying this, he carefully organized the manuscript into a book, titled "Public Administration Reform" on the cover, and nodded with satisfaction.
Afterwards, Luo Shu followed, holding the heavy booklet, and walked towards the palace.
Along the way, Luo Shu walked and thought, wondering how to make Emperor Xin realize the importance of this booklet.
The gates of the palace stand majestically like two insurmountable mountains.
In front of the door stood two rows of guards in armor and holding spears. They had serious expressions and sharp eyes, as if they could see through the thoughts of every visitor.
The commander of the guards at the gate was still the burly, resolute-faced middle-aged man. He had already recognized Luo Shu's face.
As soon as he saw Luo Shu walking towards the palace, he hurriedly went to greet him and said respectfully:
"Master Imperial Master, you are here! I will take you to see the King now. Please follow me."
"Thank you, Commander."
Luo Shu nodded slightly in response and followed the commander of the guards.
Upon hearing this, the guard leader waved his hands repeatedly and said respectfully, "Master Imperial Master, you are too kind. It is my honor to lead the way for you."
Passing through a series of complicated palace gates, under the guidance of the commander of the guards, Luo Shu arrived at the palace where Emperor Xin lived.
After a while, after a series of instructions, Luo Shu entered the hall.
The palace was magnificent and the air was filled with a faint fragrance, which was a symbol of power and nobility.
He looked around and saw that the walls were covered with gorgeous tapestries and precious works of art, each of which demonstrated the luxury and wealth of the royal family.
Emperor Xin was sitting on a high throne, handling government affairs.
He was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, a crown on his head, and his face looked majestic and deep.
Seeing Luo Shu enter the hall, he quickly stood up, walked towards him, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
"Why did the Imperial Master come to the palace today? You usually don't come to the palace without a reason. Do you have something important to tell me this time?"
Emperor Xin's voice was deep and powerful, revealing an unparalleled arrogance.
Luo Shu stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said slowly:
"Your Majesty, I came here today because I have an important matter to report. I have a booklet to present to you."
Emperor Xin narrowed his eyes slightly, examined the book in Luo Shu's hand, and then said slowly:
"Oh? What is this booklet? What's so special about it?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu said slowly:
"Your Majesty, please read this booklet. It is a summary of the civil service reforms that I have summarized after reading ancient books and combining them with practical examples."
"Take a look first. If you don't understand anything, I will explain it to you."
After saying that, Luo Shu handed the booklet in his hand to Emperor Xin.
Emperor Xin took the book and flipped through a few pages. His expression gradually became solemn, as if he was attracted by the contents of the book.
He was silent for a while, then said, "Master, is the information recorded in this booklet true?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Shu's expression became more solemn. He knew very well that the proposed administrative reform would have a crucial impact on the future of Dashang, so every detail needed to be treated with caution.
He said slowly: "Your Majesty, this booklet is a summary of the civil service reform plan that I have summarized after reading ancient books, combining them with current examples, and thinking carefully."
"Each of these suggestions has been repeatedly scrutinized and verified by me, so their authenticity is naturally guaranteed."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin looked more intently at the book in his hand. He flipped through it and was lost in thought.
After a while, he raised his head, frowning slightly, as if thinking about something important. He slowly asked:
"Master, the reform proposals in this booklet are indeed very profound."
"However, implementing these reforms will inevitably affect the interests of some powerful people and may even cause unrest in the court. Has the Imperial Master considered this?"
Luo Shu nodded slightly, indicating that he fully understood Emperor Xin's worries. He said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, reform is never an easy thing."
"However, it is precisely because these reforms can touch the interests of the powerful that they can truly break the existing deadlock and promote the development of Dashang."
"Of course, I understand the risks involved, but as long as we plan properly and move forward step by step, I believe we can reduce turmoil and achieve a smooth transition."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin was silent for a while, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. Then he slowly said:
"Master, you are right. However, these reform plans still need more careful consideration and improvement."
"In this case, I will immediately summon Uncle Wang and Shang Rong to discuss this matter together. Carefully consider every detail to ensure that there are no mistakes."
After hearing this, Luo Shu secretly praised Emperor Xin's wise move.
He knew that convening Wang Shu and Shang Rong, two important officials in the court, to discuss the matter together would undoubtedly add more ideas to the reform plan.
So, Luo Shu nodded slightly and agreed:
"Your Majesty is wise. With the participation of your uncle and the Prime Minister, I believe this set of civil service reform plans will be more complete."
Emperor Xin nodded with satisfaction and said:
"Okay, you've worked hard, Imperial Master. Please sit down and wait for a moment. I will issue an order to summon Uncle Wang and Shang Rong to an audience."
After saying this, he signaled to the palace servant beside him to bring up a chair for the National Master Luo Shu.
After Luo Shu sat down, Emperor Xin immediately ordered his uncle Bigan and Shang Rong to come to the palace.
These two important ministers are the think tanks of the court, and their opinions and suggestions are crucial to the improvement of the reform plan.
Soon after, the king's uncle Bigan and Shang Rong hurried to the palace. When they saw Emperor Xin, they immediately bowed and greeted him.
Emperor Xin motioned for them to skip the formalities, then handed them the reform plan presented by Luo Shu and said:
"Uncle Wang, Prime Minister, this is the civil service reform plan presented by the Imperial Master."
"I think there is a lot of merit in this, but I also know that it is not easy to implement these reforms."
"Therefore, I have specially summoned you here to discuss this matter together."
Wang Shu, Bigan and Shang Rong took the reform plan and read it carefully.
Their expressions gradually became solemn, and they were obviously shocked by the depth and breadth of the plan.